I was wondering if anyone had a Hurst short throw shifter in their car and how does it compare to the stock shifter and the B & M ripper?

thanks
Chris

 

I had a hurst shifter, sold it and got a PRO 5.0 shifter. IMO its much better.

 

Stock Hurst with LSS here. Love it. The short stick makes a huge difference. Tried the 5.0 but had issues with it so I took it off.

 

I had a factory Hurst....it sucked. I changed it to a Ripper and it is a 100% improvement.

 

I had the Hurst 'short throw' stock with my SS and switched to the B&M Ripper. Its tighter and it looks better.

 

Most people that say the factory Hurst sucked, never tried adding a short stick before spending the dough on a whole new shifter.

I did a search on the two ls1 boards and found these replies:

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I would highly recomend the LSS with the factory Hurst. The install is a piece of cake and it really makes a difference in shifter feel and builds confidence in your shifting. I haven't missed a shift since I installed the LSS on my Hurst. Plus the price is right.
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Check Lou's website....
He offers to let your return your LSS to him and get another LSS for a different shifter, for a VERY reduced price....
I have a LSS on my factory Hurst and it is great....
Shifts are VERY clean and precise....
I don't see how it could get any better....
I sould point out that my factory stock M6 trans and clutch/slave setup is in perfect working order....

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I have the stock hurts and LSS and i love it, my shifts are a lot shorter than my friends with his Pro 5.0, but he doesnt have the short stick. I say save the money and just buy a LSS, you gonna love it.

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i would venture to say that anyone bashing the stock hurst has not used it with a short stick....it is a WORLD of a difference.

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stock hurts with lss is excellent. Pro 5.0 is very noisy. and you cannot put a lss on a ripper. both allow you to shift harder than the factory hurst w/o causing any damage. hope this helps...

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I think for ~$50 a LSS is the most bang for your buck.

Pro 5.0 & LSS 17% shorter throws - NOISEY
www.afterthoughtsauto.com $215

B&M Ripper - 30% shorter throws - NOISEY

Stock Hurst w/ LSS - 20% shorter throws - QUIET

I think I'm going with the LSS only. If I do decide to go with another shifter in the future I can sell the one for the stock hurst back to Lou and get some credit for a new one.

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i agree, hurst with lou's short stick, and could not be happier.

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Lou's short stick eliminates the rubber bushing and it feels just as good as any aftermarket shifter.

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I've got the Lou's short stick, and I really like it. Bolts right to the hurst unit.

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Put a "Lou's Short Stick" on your Factory Hurst....

It's cheap enough and it only takes a few minutes....

It's a whole new world with the LSS....

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LSS took 10 minutes!!!
Got it in right before lunch and was able to install it in the parking lot with the tools in my car..
by far the simplest install I've ever done. was right on 10minutes for total..
I love the way it shifts, it got rid of my 2-3 miss w/o needing the new shifter..

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I know many like the 5.0 and Ripper but IMO, I think the factory Hurst WITH the short stick is just as good and much cheaper.

 

I'm using the factory hurst with a no-name short stick I found on ebay. I only paid $17.00 with the buy it now option. This seller must machine them himself and sell them on ebay. The quality is good, the price was right, and the improved shift feel and shortened throw are great. Haven't missed third since the install.

 

I am thinking of changing the stock long throw shifter to a a short throw but which one should I go for? I have heard the Pro 5.0 is loud. And the B&M is decent but I have heard nothing on the SLP short thorw. I was going to buy that and add the LSS stick and also buy a Hurst shift ****. Any body have or used this shifter any feed back would be appreciated. Thanks

 

Please excuse my ignorence
Where can I get a LSS?

thanks
Chris

 

unsure of where to get a LSS, but i have a JSS. Pretty much same thing with a price tag half as much

JSS Thread

 

LSS can be purchased here:

http://www.afterthoughtsauto.com/lousshortstick.html

The JSS is much cheaper and just as good IMO. It is 1/2" taller than LSS so you can try it first and if you want it a tad shorter, just grind it. There's 2" of thread on the JSS so 1/2" won't hurt.

 

The B&M is better then the hurst. But if I were you I would just get the short stick. Have also heard great things about the Pro 5.0

 

Sucks Steeda doesnt make shifters for the F-bod. I used the Tri-ax once, the throws were ten times shorter then my Ripper